Then & Now

I never really looked forward to birthdays because I really didn't have much to celebrate.  My life was increasingly becoming more and more miserable the more weight I gained.  I was suffering from intense GERD, almost daily migraines, and very depressed among other things.

Even more than the weight loss, I am really proud of the results and changes in my lab work!

                           2011                                             2013
Weight:                  344                                            239
Total Cholesterol:   192                                            137
HDL:                       39                                              34
LDL:                      123                                              88
Trigylcerides:          152                                              75
Blood Pressure:      139/92                                       122/70

I always heard that since I don't eat meat or dairy that my B12 and D levels would be low and I would have to supplement.  I did for awhile but haven't taken any in about 6 months.  Those levels are both within normal range too!

So there you have it, proof that eating a whole foods, plant-based diet works and if I can do it anyone can do it! What are you waiting for?

When citizens are aroused enough to demand reform!

A river of waste   This documentary made me angry!  For a lot of reasons but mostly because I feel so stupid.  I bought into all the lies the government and meat/dairy industry tossed my way.

I think it is absolutely abhorrent that our government chooses to protect businesses for the sake of money instead of protecting the people (especially innocent children).

We can no longer trust the government to do the right thing for us.   Not that we really ever could, but now my eyes are open!  We have to take a stand for ourselves and our families.  The quote that stuck in my head the most from the A river of waste documentary was, "When citizens are aroused enough to demand reform".

What is it going to take for everyone to demand better from the supposedly "Land of the free"?  If this is the land of the free and a democracy where my voice counts, then I demand clean food, clean water, and clean air.

I'm not clear yet on how to deal with this problem effectively.  I will do the best I can though and hope that everyone jumps on board!  If we all voted with our forks and our ballots then change can happen!

We do have a voice and a choice.  We do not have to continue being programmed (brainwashed) by the large food industries.

Day 51 on Protective Diet

I know it has been a while since I have blogged! Seems like life can get so busy sometimes! The past few weeks have been really busy because I have been working extra hours! So I have had to adjust the way I prepare things so I am not tempted to go off my plan:)

I started out 243. 2 and I weighed this morning I was 221 :) That is 22.2 lbs lost! I am super excited! I am just in awe all the time! I eat until I am full! Sometimes I will admit I am stuffed! There are a few times I felt like I over ate on potato wedges or the potato salad.  I even ate a frosty one night and was really stuffed after eating it.  Both times I was like great I will probably gain weight.  I got on the scale and lost weight.  My mind just does not comprehend how this is happening. 

I have not ate sugar, oil, processed food, dairy or meat in 51 days! I feel amazing! I feel satisfied! I finally feel that I am actually going to make it to my goal weight.  That freaking excites me to no end.  www.protectivediet.com is a great site! I will promote it until the day I die..lol  Why? Because it works!!! I am living proof of that! The recipes are amazing! Right now I am loving her Caesar Salad recipe! Love that salad! It is so easy to make!

I also found a new favorite! I am not a big fan of kale! However this was amazing! I took the sauce from Fat Free Fredo Sauce and added kale! I could eat this everyday its so good!

My other snack I eat a lot is potato wedges with this ketchup recipe! Yum!

All the food in this plan is amazing and Julie the creator of www.protectivediet.com is always working on new recipes to add to her website!

So yes 51 days 22.2 lbs lost! Yep I think I found what I have been looking for:)